Our Valued Clients

Utilizing over 20 years of corporate marketing experience, extensive world travel, and more than a decade of NGO consulting globally, Melissa Foley has a unique perspective on ethical travel. She has organically curated a diverse international network striving to benchmark meaningful social and environmental sustainability practices that are adaptable and relevant for the African tourism industry.

Creating All About Africa Consulting was inspired by a simple philosophy that everyone in the tourism supply chain shares a collective ethical obligation to protect our communities, natural resources, and cultural traditions.

Based in Cape Town, she represents a diverse portfolio sharing common values. Her true passion is facilitating the integration between various stakeholders to create lasting collaborations where transformational tourism can truly thrive.

Supporting Community Development

Uthando South Africa

There are many benefits to support a philanthropic partner like Uthando, a non-profit organization that empowers and uplifts rural communities through sustainable tourism. Tour operators can play a critical role in promoting responsible tourism and making a positive difference in the lives of local communities.

Empowerment of Local Communities: Uthando works with local communities and over 60 diverse range of high impact projects that provide education, economic opportunities, and community upliftment.

Sustainable Tourism: Uthando's approach to tourism is based on the principles of sustainability, ensuring that the environment and local communities are protected and preserved.

Cultural Exchange: Uthando, a Fair-Trade Tourism partners, promotes sincere cultural exchange between travelers and local communities. This exchange can help to deepen mutual understanding and appreciation for different cultures, creating a more harmonious and inclusive world.

Positive Impact: Uthando supported projects have a real and measurable impact on the lives of local communities. By supporting Uthando, tour operators can ensure that their tours have a positive impact and contribute to the development of local communities.

To learn more about Uthando and how you can support their work, visit their website today learn more about the 50+ diverse range of community based, high impact projects Uthando supports.

Supporting Gender equality & Education in Southern Africa

Global Sojourns Giving Circle

The Global Sojourns Giving Circle's ethos in Southern Africa is centered around the belief that supporting sustainable development initiatives, especially those that promote female empowerment, can make a positive impact on the lives of people in the communities where they operate.

The Giving Circle's ethos is rooted in the following principles:

Equality: The Giving Circle is committed to promoting equality and social justice, especially for women and girls. The Girls Empowerment and Mentoring Program is one example of how the Giving Circle is working to break down the barriers that prevent girls from accessing education and leadership opportunities.

Empowerment: The Giving Circle believes in the importance of empowering local communities to take an active role in the sustainable development initiatives that affect their lives. By involving local people in decision-making and implementation, the Giving Circle helps to build capacity and promote ownership of the projects they support.

Collaboration: The Giving Circle believes in the power of collective giving and collaboration. By pooling resources and knowledge, members of the Giving Circle can make a greater impact than they could individually.

Community engagement: The Giving Circle believes in the importance of engaging with local communities to build relationships and understand their needs and priorities. This helps to ensure that the Giving Circle's initiatives are aligned with the community's goals and are sustainable in the long term.

Sustainability: The Giving Circle believes in promoting sustainable development, which means supporting initiatives that have a long-term impact on the communities they serve. This includes initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, economic self-sufficiency, and social justice.

Travel with Intention, travel with impact

Global Sojourns

It's an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, challenge your assumptions, and gain a deeper understanding of the world and your place in it.

We specialize in curating transformative travel experiences that offer a unique and personalized perspective on the places we visit. Our itineraries are designed to immerse you in the local culture, connect you with the natural environment, and provide opportunities for meaningful interactions with local communities.

Through intentional travel, you can gain a deeper appreciation for the people and places you visit, develop a greater understanding of diverse cultures, and foster a sense of global citizenship. Our itineraries are designed to challenge you, inspire you, and help you grow as a person.

We believe that transformative travel is not only good for the individual traveler, but also has the potential to create positive change in the world. By supporting sustainable and responsible travel practices, we can help protect the environment, preserve cultural heritage, and support local communities.

Planting seeds of sustainability

Growing Paper

Sustainable travel companies aim to minimize their impact on the environment while promoting responsible tourism practices. Using seed paper in their marketing materials reinforces this message and demonstrates their commitment to sustainability.

You can promote sustainability to your clients. By giving out business cards, branded materials and corporate gifts made of seed paper, eco-friendly travel companies can encourage their customers to take actions towards sustainability. As customers plant the paper and watch the seeds grow into plants, they will be reminded of both your company and the importance of taking care of the environment